Director Rinsch convicted of stealing $11M from Netflix for luxury items.

A Hollywood director, Carl Erik Rinsch, was convicted of scamming Netflix out of $11 million for a show that was never produced, using the money for lavish purchases like Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari, and expensive bedding. Rinsch was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering, with his attorney citing concerns about the precedent set by the verdict. Prosecutors revealed Rinsch’s misuse of funds, including failed investments and extravagant spending, leading to his upcoming sentencing in April. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton emphasized accountability for those who defraud investors.

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